Mythological Japan : the symbolisms of mythology in relation to Japanese art, with illustrations drawn in Japan, by native artists (1902)
Otto, Alexander Francis, b. 1873 · Philadelphia : Drexel Biddle · leaf 49
Different Representationsof the Character Jiu—Longevity. 37 … Guardians of The Temple. The figure at the left stands on an Oni, or demon. Both figures have a menacing attitude, to remind those who approach that the premises are sacred. From specimens in carved lacquered wood. From the Buddhist Temple of Prof. Maxwell Sommerville, University of Pennsylvania.
Art, Japanese · Mythology, Japanese · Symbolism
Internet Archive · Philadelphia Museum of Art · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
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